Hackers Exploit Default Credentials in FOUNDATION Software to Breach Construction Firms
Sep 19, 2024
Cyber Attack / Hacking
Threat actors have been observed targeting the construction sector by infiltrating the FOUNDATION Accounting Software , according to new findings from Huntress. "Attackers have been observed brute-forcing the software at scale, and gaining access simply by using the product's default credentials," the cybersecurity company said . Targets of the emerging threat include plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), concrete, and other related sub-industries. The FOUNDATION software comes with a Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) Server to handle database operations, and, in some cases, has the TCP port 4243 open to directly access the database via a mobile app. Huntress said the server includes two high-privileged accounts, including "sa," a default system administrator account, and "dba," an account created by FOUNDATION, that are often left with unchanged default credentials. A consequence of this action is that threat actors could brute-force th